Patriots Roster

Patriots Roster, Roster turnover is a part of every NFL season. But once the lockout ended and teams were able to go about the business of acquiring players, Patriots coach Bill Belichick began stocking up.

As he waited for the owners and players to settle their differences, Belichick had extra time to look at his team and determine how to proceed. He wanted to change some personnel on the defensive line to those who could play a four-man front.

He also looked to the offense, where another receiver was necessary, and there was the matter of filling the hole on the right side of the line left by guard Stephen Neal’s retirement.